Donald Trump's threat to target NATO's "bad guys" who didn't help him in the Iran war is spreading from Germany to Italy and Spain. Asked in the Oval Office whether he would consider troop reductions for Rome and Madrid as well, the commander-in-chief replied, "Probably." He then added, "Italy hasn't been of any help. And Spain has been terrible."
In Italy, there are approximately 13,000 American soldiers deployed at various bases. "It's NATO. It's not even a question of how evil they are. It would be one thing if they had said things politely," Trump explained. "Look at the level of assistance they're providing to Ukraine. They've created a disaster in Ukraine: total chaos. The incredible thing is that they've used the Strait of Hormuz , while we don't use it," he emphasized, referring to the fact that the passage serves Europeans more than Americans.
Regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he stated that Iran's economy "is collapsing: the blockade is unbelievable. Iran now has no more oil revenues."
Trump then said he was "agreeable" with Iran playing its matches at the World Cup after FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reiterated that the team would do so, despite the war in the Middle East. "Well, if Gianni said it, I'm fine with it," Trump said, responding to a question about Infantino's comments, with whom the US leader maintains close ties. "Gianni is fantastic, and if he said it, I think we should let them play," he emphasized.
(Unioneonline)
